In committee, we heard four RS’s, including two that will address immigration issues.

On Monday, House Bill 493, which amended existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity, finally came to the floor. My concerns with that bill stemmed from several things. Selective enforcement, unequal application of the law, and several people brought up the fact that this was going to exacerbate the overcrowding of our prisons.

In times of frustration with Washington, there is often a temptation to look for sweeping or dramatic solutions. But conservative governance has always valued prudence over impulse. The Constitution already provides tools for states to assert their authority without reopening foundational questions or introducing uncertainty into the system.